Art Techniques: Manipulation of Images
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What does the term 'magnification' refer to in the context of art?

Reconstruction of an object/thing to a larger scale.

What is the definition of 'minification' in art?

Making an object/thing on a smaller scale.

How is 'multiplication' employed in art?

Repetition of images/forms.

What is the primary characteristic of 'substitution' in artistic techniques?

<p>Changing original qualities and surfaces to something different.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the technique of 'reversals' work in art?

<p>Reversing the laws of nature (colour, perspective, functions/operations, size, etc.).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fragmentation' entail in art?

<p>Splitting of an object/image.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the technique of 'partial delineation' aim to achieve?

<p>Presenting or displaying only a portion/part of an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'distortion' in art involve?

<p>Changing of an object/image by distortion (deforming, burning, dissolving, decomposing, crushing, cracking, etc.).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the technique known as 'disguising' in art.

<p>Hidden images...changing an object by wrapping, masking, or camouflaging it or parts of it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you define 'metamorphosis' as an art technique?

<p>Progressive change of state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'simultaneity' in art.

<p>Displaying various views/times simultaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'soft focus' in art?

<p>Changing the focus on all or only some parts of an image.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'transference' in the context of art.

<p>Placing an object/element in an environment where you normally wouldn't find it.Positioning something in a space that is not normally its own/where it doesn't typically belong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the art technique known as 'collapsing volume'.

<p>Collapsing volume involves manipulating the perception of depth and dimensionality in an artwork. It can be used to create a sense of flatness in three-dimensional objects, or conversely, to make two-dimensional objects appear to have depth and volume. This can be achieved through various techniques, such as perspective, shading, and color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'animation' as it relates to art?

<p>When non-living objects are made to &quot;come to life&quot; or have human-like characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'progressive image breakdown' entail in art?

<p>Deterioration, obscuring, or breaking down an image into simpler patterns or shapes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'grant' in the context of art funding?

<p>Provides funding for a specific activity, supporting from a period of time, or for union operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between traditional and contemporary art.

<p>Contemporary- Traditional media no longer subsume the field</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of 'art advocacy'?

<p>generating awareness, involvement in the arts, appreciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the concept of 'synectics' in art.

<p>-A visual convention that places familiar objects in unfamiliar environments. The new combinations create new ways of looking at traditional ideas and beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'artist collective'?

<p>An artist collective is an initiative that is the result of a group of artist working together, usually under their own management, towards shared aims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does 'plagiarism' affect the art world?

<p>presenting the work of another as one's own, for example, when information from a specific source is copied, word for word, without giving credit to that source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'artist run centre' (arc)?

<p>Artist-run centers, they follow no-for-profits arts organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'juxtaposition' in art?

<p>Juxtaposition puts things together, often side by side, to show similarities and differences. It helps artists bring out a specific quality or create a certain effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the meaning of 'authenticity' in art.

<p>-is the quality of being genuine or real</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are 'art conventions'?

<p>Visual Conventions: the guidelines artists follow when they want to create a certain kind of artwork. The conventions are sometimes called Rules. Artists follow these rules to create specific effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'commission' in the art world?

<p>is the act of requesting the creation of a piece, often on behalf of another</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the function of 'social/political commentary' in art.

<p>Some artists use their art to communicate a social or political message. Their goal is to focus the public on issues that are important to them. Through their art, these artists challenge viewers to clearly identify their beliefs and values, and to think about new ways to respond to important issues. This type of art can take many forms. It may be a poster, graffiti, an installation, etc. It may shock, inspire and motivate people to take action and make changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'sustainability' encompass in art?

<p>Reduce, Reuse, Recycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 'functions of art'?

<p>The functions of art are the purposes that art serves, which can include personal, social, physical, and more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of 'propaganda' in art.

<p>Many governments try to persuade citizens to support their actions during times of war or other emergencies. Propaganda art encourages citizens to take specific action based on shared values and beliefs. For example, Victory Bonds were sold in Canada during the Second World War to help support the war effort. Artists used colour, symbols, and words to communicate the urgency of buying Victory Bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'appropriation' in art?

<p>to borrow an idea, symbol, object, image, sound, art form, or style from other cultures, art history, or popular culture to use in one's own work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the concept of 'abstract art'.

<p>Abstract Art: does not portray its subject matter in a realistic manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'non-objective abstraction' in art?

<p>Non-Objective Art: art that uses elements and/or principles of design to make a composition with no recognizable subject matter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'objective abstraction' in art.

<p>Objective Art: meant to be seen and touched by humans. Depicts something we can recognize</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'upcycling' in art?

<p>Artists who practice upcycling create sculptures, mixed media, and new household objects from old materials that other people throw away</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the ACMI/AP safety seal for art materials?

<p>If your art materials have the ACMI/AP safety seal, you know they are safe to use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Magnification and Minification

  • Magnification: Reconstruction of an object/thing to a larger scale.
  • Minification: Making an object/thing on a smaller scale.

Multiplication

  • Repetition of images/forms.

Substitution

  • Changing original qualities and surfaces to something different.

Reversals

  • Reversing the laws of nature (color, perspective, functions/operations, size, etc.).

Fragmentation

  • Splitting of an object/image.

Partial Delineation

  • Presenting or displaying only a portion/part of an object.

Distortion

  • Changing an object/image by distortion (deforming, burning, dissolving, decomposing, crushing, cracking, etc.).

Disguising

  • Hiding images, changing an object by wrapping, masking, or camouflaging it or parts of it.

Metamorphosis

  • Progressive change of state.

Simultaneity

  • Displaying various views/times simultaneously.

Soft Focus

  • Changing the focus on all or only some parts of an image.

Transference

  • Placing an object/element in an environment where you normally wouldn't find it.
  • Positioning something in a space that is not normally its own/where it doesn't typically belong.

Collapsing Volume

  • Rendering an image so that the 3D components appear flat and vice versa (2D/flat objects appear 3D).

Animation

  • When non-living objects are made to "come to life" or have human-like characteristics.

Progressive Image Breakdown

  • Deterioration, obscuring, or breaking down an image into simpler patterns or shapes.

Positive/Negative Reversal

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Explore various techniques used in art to manipulate images, including magnification, minification, and distortion. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how different methods affect the perception of an object, from changing scales to altering perspectives. Test your knowledge on these artistic concepts!

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